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Nicasa Behavioral Health Services

3016 Grand Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
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Nicasa - Bridge House IL 60085

About Nicasa Behavioral Health Services

While in the house, you’ll have a personalized treatment program to help you continue your recovery journey. Within the first 30 days, you’ll be required to connect with a recovery sponsor, find employment, build a 25 contact recovery network, and connect with your local community.

You’ll be paying rent each week which includes food and lodging. Rent also includes individual therapy, daily group therapy, comprehensive support services, and weekend activities. You’ll have access to a wide range of recovery support services. There are aftercare counseling and alumni activities, employment counseling, and workshops and seminars. There are also random drug screens to document continued abstinence.

If you have a co occurring mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, they have treatment services to help you address your challenges. Good nutrition is important to a successful recovery, and you’ll have nutrition counseling while in the house. There are opportunities for recreation and social activities as well. The program includes HIV/AIDS risk reduction education and other educational services.

Most people stay in the house for about four months. While in the house, there is a strong support system and organizational structure. You’ll be expected to follow the house rules that are designed to aid in your recovery.

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Edited by:
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Latest Reviews

Dan Wolff
1 month ago on Google
5
The bridge house saved my life. Today I am 2 years sober and happier than ever. Colleen and Heather are amazing and truly care about my sobriety.. I do miss my gigi (cat) girl
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Great work Dan! We are proud of you! We will share your kind words with the team. We wish you the best!
James Luwis
3 months ago on Google
5
I went to bridge house after going to an inpatient. Going to Bridge house for the first time was an life changing amazing experience especially being there for the holidays up until about 2 weeks ago when i graduated the program. They offer groups I never thought I would get into yoga and meditation. I now enjoy doing both because of bridge house. They have awesome food that I used to always cook they actually care about what you're interested in making they buy all the ingredients for you to cook for the house on your scheduled day .They have very good groups and peer support groups. I enjoyed playing the drums and the keyboard that they have to offer as well. So shout out to bridge house thank you for all your support loving and caring attitude towards me always. Thank you Dr Guerra Thank you Ms Leticia and Ms Colleen for all of your support, one on ones and the advice you have all way given me. I am now in a sober living independent home thriving and doing well while maintaining my sobriety. So I would like to say thank you to The chief clinical officer Dr Guerra The director Ms Leticia The counselor Ms Colleen The resource counselor Reina The sods Mr Louis, MrSteve,Ms Dolores The peer support counselors Mr Charles,Ms Debra,Ms Rosa
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you James! We will share your review with the Bridge House team. We are proud of all the hard work you put in, and are happy to hear about your continued successes! Thank you for your kind words and we wish you the very best! Please let us know if you ever have any questions or need any support in your journey!
Jules
4 months ago on Google
5
This place saved my life! The staff was so understanding, emphatic, careing, and educated on addiction/ life skills. Through the groups and staff I was able to get a chance to get my mind on the road to recovery. I owe my life to them and I'm celebrating over a year sober today! I have my job, my own place and new baby! Thank you so much!
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you Jules! Congrats on your new baby! We are so proud of all your hard work on your recovery journey. We wish you the best. Please let us know if you ever have any questions or need support with anything else.
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Accepted Insurance

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Nicasa Behavioral Health Services works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Clients in outpatient rehab receive a variety of services based on their unique and evolving needs. Typical outpatient treatment modalities include individual, group, and family counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and community reintegration support. Many programs also provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) for clients recovering from alcohol and/or opioid dependency. Clients exiting inpatient treatment or those who are at an elevated risk of relapse may engage in more robust treatment, such as intensive outpatient (IOP) programming.

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

When participating in an inpatient rehab program, you'll reside at the treatment center for the duration of the program. Your housing and meals are provided, allowing you to focus on your recovery without outside triggers, stressors, and other distractions. You'll receive daily addiction counseling, drawing on various psychotherapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. Many inpatient drug rehabs also offer complementary holistic therapies, such as yoga, meditation, or animal therapy, and creative arts therapy.

Rehab aftercare programs provide a full continuum of care for clients who are exiting inpatient treatment. Though outpatient care is often considered an element of drug rehab aftercare, services typically continue for the remainder of the clients' life and long after formal treatment is completed. Clients work with their case managers and care team to formulate a customized portfolio of medical, mental health, and social service resources designed to evolve as the client's needs change.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Illinois is designed to help people recover from addiction to a number of substances. The length of each program and its intensity tend to vary, and the plan of care is based on your individual needs.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Drug rehabs often provide treatment for people seeking help for both mental health and substance abuse. The programs are usually offered on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Each personalized treatment plan includes a number of different mental health therapies and services, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), experiential therapies (equine and animal therapy, outdoor therapy groups, and individual / group counseling sessions designed to simultaneously address both mental health and substance abuse. Standard treatment modalities include relapse prevention education and emotional coping skills training.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

If you engage in cognitive behavioral therapy in Illinois, your therapist will work with you to change your thinking patterns. You'll learn how to recognize faulty thinking and develop skills to deal with stress without using substances.

Dialectical behavior therapy in Illinois typically involves keeping a diary to track actions and emotions. Your therapist will use this diary to determine what to focus on during each session. In addition to individual sessions, you'll also attend group meetings where you are trained in coping skills.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational interviewing in Illinois is person centered and collaborative. This method allows the therapist to come alongside the client to address the issue of ambivalence toward change. By listening and reflecting, the therapist helps the client see the need for change and commit to making changes.

Trauma therapy provides you with a safe and supportive environment so you can address a traumatic experience. Your therapist helps guide you to understand your emotional, mental, and physical responses while developing healthier coping skills. This helps to improve your emotional resilience and ability to function in the community.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Viviana Arzate

Teen Court and Mundelein STAND Up Task Force Coordinator

Melissa Cardenas

Client Services Supervisor

Marissa Everitt, BSW

Prevention Coordinator

Dr Emperatriz Guerra, CAADC, CCFC

Chief Clinical Officer

Sindy Guerra, BA

Family Advocacy Coordinator

Heather Harwell, MA, QMHP, NCC

Bridge House Manager

Karen Hines

Director of Administration

Bruce N Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Illinois

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Nicasa Behavioral Health Services.

Contact Information

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3016 Grand Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085

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4.2 (15 reviews)
Dan Wolff
1 month ago
5

The bridge house saved my life. Today I am 2 years sober and happier than ever. Colleen and Heather are amazing and truly care about my sobriety.. I do miss my gigi (cat) girl

Response from the owner
Great work Dan! We are proud of you! We will share your kind words with the team. We wish you the best!
James Luwis
3 months ago
5

I went to bridge house after going to an inpatient. Going to Bridge house for the first time was an life changing amazing experience especially being there for the holidays up until about 2 weeks ago when i graduated the program. They offer groups I never thought I would get into yoga and meditation. I now enjoy doing both because of bridge house. They have awesome food that I used to always cook they actually care about what you're interested in making they buy all the ingredients for you to cook for the house on your scheduled day .They have very good groups and peer support groups. I enjoyed playing the drums and the keyboard that they have to offer as well. So shout out to bridge house thank you for all your support loving and caring attitude towards me always. Thank you Dr Guerra Thank you Ms Leticia and Ms Colleen for all of your support, one on ones and the advice you have all way given me. I am now in a sober living independent home thriving and doing well while maintaining my sobriety. So I would like to say thank you to The chief clinical officer Dr Guerra The director Ms Leticia The counselor Ms Colleen The resource counselor Reina The sods Mr Louis, MrSteve,Ms Dolores The peer support counselors Mr Charles,Ms Debra,Ms Rosa

Response from the owner
Thank you James! We will share your review with the Bridge House team. We are proud of all the hard work you put in, and are happy to hear about your continued successes! Thank you for your kind words and we wish you the very best! Please let us know if you ever have any questions or need any support in your journey!
Jules
4 months ago
5

This place saved my life! The staff was so understanding, emphatic, careing, and educated on addiction/ life skills. Through the groups and staff I was able to get a chance to get my mind on the road to recovery. I owe my life to them and I'm celebrating over a year sober today! I have my job, my own place and new baby! Thank you so much!

Response from the owner
Thank you Jules! Congrats on your new baby! We are so proud of all your hard work on your recovery journey. We wish you the best. Please let us know if you ever have any questions or need support with anything else.
Chuckie Jochaniewicz
4 months ago
5

I had a life changing experience at bridge house. I wanna give Heather and Colleen a shout out along with Carolyn and Reina and the overnight staff and morning staff. Heather and Colleen went above and beyond their duties to see that I had every possible tool needed to begin my sobriety journey. I love them. Thank you for everything. You go girls...

Response from the owner
Thank you Chuckie! We appreciate your recommendation. Nicasa is proud to have been a part of your journey. We will share your kind words with the team. Please let us know if you ever have any questions or need support!
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